We are an independent publisher with one mission: bringing voices from around the globe to readers everywhere. Through our comic series— the African Graphic Novel Series and Panel & Page— we bring illustrated narratives featuring everything from fantasy and history to science and adventure all with an eye on rich storytelling found all around the world.
Many thanks to the Global Comix team for hosting our illustrators roundtable! Check out this great conversation between Shofela Coker, Mark Modimola, and Karen Vermeulen.
Shofela Coker is is an illustrator and director born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. n 2005 he moved to Memphis, Tennessee, attended the Memphis College of Art and graduated with a BFA in illustration. He began his career as a character designer and digital sculptor for video game studios at Activision and Sony. He worked as an art director for Jam City San Diego from 2016-2019. As a freelancer his clients have included Disney, Netflix, West Studio, Oddbot, Titmouse and Triggerfish Studios. You can find more of his work at shofcoker.com.
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Mark Modimola is a South African artist based in Johannesburg working in painting, digital art and drawing. His works explore the rhythms of African identity, carrying a spirit that emphasizes the supernatural experience of blackness.
Known for his surreal illustrations, his collaborations with Jaguar for the 2021 #GiveHerACrown campaign, the award winning 2021 South African graphic novel, ALL RISE (Catalyst Press) and his mural for American Express after winning the Graphic Arts challenge in 2023. Modimola's work explores natural themes in the search of a deeper connection between Africans and nature. He is inspired by nature's persona and it's impression on the human spirit.
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Karen Vermeulen is an artist, illustrator and teacher living in Cape Town, South Africa. Her work is happy, uplifting and quirky. When she is not busy with some creative project, she is probably playing with her cat, Sir Henry. You can find more of her work at www.karenvermeulen.com.
